Historic Bridges in Indiana
2,682 bridges built before 1951 in Indiana still in service today.
Bridges Built Before 1951
The United States has 2,682 bridges in Indiana built before 1951 that remain in active service. These structures are 75+ years old — many predate modern engineering codes and were not designed for today's traffic volumes and vehicle weights. The average design life of a bridge is 50 years, making these aging structures a significant infrastructure concern.
| Bridge | State | Condition | Year Built | Age (Years) | ADT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GOOSE CREEK | Indiana | Poor | 1927 | 99 | 360 |
| CLEAR CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 300 |
| BR BELLE UNION CR | Indiana | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 620 |
| MIDDLE FORK LEWIS CREEK | Indiana | Poor | 1927 | 99 | 100 |
| PIGEON CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 5,462 |
| FEATHER Creek | Indiana | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 249 |
| LITTLE PINE CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 70 |
| BIG PINE CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1927 | 99 | 160 |
| S FK BLUE RIVER | Indiana | Good | 1927 | 99 | 367 |
| METOCINAH CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 5,016 |
| WALNUT CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 10,947 |
| RICHLAND CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 5,308 |
| MUSKRAT CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 7,330 |
| BUCK CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 14,291 |
| SULPHUR CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 9,827 |
| LONG CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 2,928 |
| LITTLE WILLIAMS CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 6,404 |
| N FORK SALT CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 9,341 |
| PRAIRIE CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 3,770 |
| EAST FORK WHITE CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 4,396 |
| CLAY LICK CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 1,525 |
| GREASY CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 2,400 |
| SOUTH FORK WILDCAT CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 3,057 |
| DAVIS DITCH | Indiana | Poor | 1928 | 98 | 102 |
| REAGAN RUN | Indiana | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 102 |
| OTTER CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 250 |
| BRANDYWINE FORK | Indiana | Poor | 1928 | 98 | 411 |
| ELKHART RIVER | Indiana | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 3,134 |
| MALLORY Branch | Indiana | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 117 |
| WALNUT FK LAUGHERY CREEK | Indiana | Poor | 1928 | 98 | 227 |
| BIG CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 125 |
| DITCH OF WHITE RIVER | Indiana | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 50 |
| SYMONDS CREEK | Indiana | Poor | 1928 | 98 | 200 |
| SALAMONIE RIVER | Indiana | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 157 |
| LITTLE WABASH RIVER | Indiana | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 3,350 |
| WHITE RIVER | Indiana | Good | 1928 | 98 | 13,557 |
| HOFFMAN RUN | Indiana | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 63 |
| PRAIRIE DITCH | Indiana | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 3,271 |
| DEER CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 210 |
| Ditch to WABASH River | Indiana | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 565 |
| LITTLE PIGEON CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1928 | 98 | 473 |
| MUDDY FORK SAND CREEK | Indiana | Good | 1929 | 97 | 6,030 |
| CSX RR | Indiana | Good | 1929 | 97 | 8,232 |
| EEL RIVER | Indiana | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 5,900 |
| WHITEHEAD DITCH | Indiana | Poor | 1929 | 97 | 10,805 |
| CARPENTER CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 4,557 |
| OHIO RIV. I-64 STREETS | Indiana | Poor | 1929 | 97 | 15,200 |
| YELLOW RIVER | Indiana | Good | 1929 | 97 | 8,432 |
| FALL FORK CLIFTY CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 4,700 |
| INDIAN CREEK | Indiana | Fair | 1929 | 97 | 9,025 |
About Historic Bridge Data
Bridges built before 1951 are classified as historic in this database. Many were designed to 1940s standards with lower load limits and narrower lanes. While FHWA requires regular inspections of all bridges regardless of age, older structures often require more frequent monitoring and rehabilitation investment.